Thank You Secret Bandit!

On Sunday when I got home from my parents for Christmas, I came home to a lovely package and note from my Secret Bandit.

My Secret Bandit knows me well, this onesie for Violet is perfect!

Thank You Secret Bandit!

Bullet Update

I think it's time for an update of sorts.  I'm feeling bullet pointy today so here we go...

• I passed my second 1 hour glucose test.  Yay!  The first one I took I failed by 3 teeny little points.  My midwife decided to let me taket he 1 hour again and I passed, my numbers had to be under 130 and I was 115.  I am VERY happy about that.  I did not want to have to worry about gestational diabetes.
• I had so much fun being a Secret Bandit for Cece from Banded for Boots.  She was so much fun to send little packages too these last few months.  The only bummer is that I never received a single thing from my Secret Bandit.   
• I can't believe that Christmas is in 10 days!?  Where have the last few months gone?  The time is just flying right by. 
• My foot is still giving me problems, it still aches all the time and I've tried to exercise with it and it just hurts too badly.
• I have gained 31lbs since July.  Blech.  I'm actually trying not to dwell on it too much.  I can't even blame it all on pregnancy because in July when they told us we would need IVF my eating spiraled out of control.  Then I broke my foot and haven't been able to exercise since August so my less than stellar food choices aren't even being helped by exercise.  Honestly, I don't feel hopeless though.  I feel like once the baby is born than the weight will come off more easily than in the past before my band.  I know I have the tools to get back on track. 
• Most of the time when I daydream about how things will be when Violet is here, I think about taking walks with her.  The "old" Leslie would have never thought about that.  I can't wait for the spring and walks.
• My biggest craving right now is spicy food.  Before pregnancy I was a very mild eater, I'm not huge into spicy foods so my husband thinks this is hilarious.
• I met my New Year's resolution of reading 100 books in 2011.  I think I'm actually on 104 or 105 right. 
• I can't think of anything else to update you on so I'm going to end it here.
• Happy Holidays!

Thankful

I have been loving all the Thankful blogs that a lot of bloggers have been doing this month so I thought being the day before Thanksgiving that I should give it a whirl.

I'm Thankful for....

*My wonderful husband, Marc. 

He is really the best guy I know and I feel incredibly lucky to be his wife.

*My parents. 

They have always supported me and been there for me when I needed a hug or a kick in the butt.

*Being pregnant. 

Deep down I never thought I'd ever be able to get pregnant.  I feel so lucky to be pregnant with our sweet baby girl.

*My Kitties.

They are just so lovable and sweet.  I love my fur babies.

*Books.

I'm an avid reader and can't imagine my life without books.

*My Realize Band.

I wouldn't be where I am today without it.  It has given me the boost I've needed to lose weight and keep it off.  I can't wait to get back to losing after the baby is born.

Those are just a few of the things I'm thankful for this Holiday season, what about you?

Update on Life in General

I'm not a very consistent blogger anymore.  I guess I just don't have much to update on concerning weight loss while being pregnant. 

Things are going well on the pregnancy front.  We had another ultrasound on Monday and we got to see baby girl.  I can't remember if I posted her name or not.  Here is a picture of us with the banner we made.  The banner will hang in her room.

At my appointment on Monday, I had lost 2.5lbs since my last appointment and my blood pressure was perfect.  Yay!  I'm for sure eating more while pregnant but I'm trying to focus on healthier choices, sometimes with success, sometimes not as successful.  I'm okay with that.

I'm feeling really good now, no morning sickness anymore.  I'm still not able to exercise because of my foot.  I'm still in physical therapy and I'm still limping when I walk for the most part.  I'm sick of this recovery process.  I think my weight gain wouldn't be so bad if I would have been able to exercise these last few months.  I miss my walks outside, I can't wait until I can start exercsing again.  The only thing I'm not really happy about with being pregnant is that I don't look pregnant at all, just overweight.  Like when I buy baby stuff I get asked, "oh who is having a baby?"  Isn't that rude?!  Grrr.  I would like to actually look pregnant soon but oh well.  It's a minor thing overall.

I'm starting to gear up for the holidays.  I love the Christmas season, trees, lights, decorations, Christmas cards, the holiday movies.  I just love it all! 

I'm just in such a good mood lately.  I don't remember if I have ever been this consistently happy.  It's a very nice feeling and I hope it lasts!

Gender Reveal!

Whoops!

So apparently in my quest to make it so anonymous users can't leave comments on my blog, I made it so no one could.  Sorry about that!  I think I have the right settings now but if some of you would be so kind to do some test comments that would be so sweet of you!  

Busy Little Bee

That's me, a Busy Little Bee.

I've been busy with doctor appointments, physical therapy and moving.  So much fun but I'm seeing the light at the end of the tunnel and I couldn't be happier.

FIVE days until we find out if the baby is a boy or girl.  I am so flipping excited to know.  We are planning the gender reveal party on the 29th for our immediate family so I've been having fun coming up with decorations and a little game.  Should be a fun time.  It will also be the first time that both sides of the family have gotten together since we found out we were pregnant so it will be nice to just see everyone and celebrate together.

I had a bit of a scare with my blood pressure but I'm happy to say that it has gone back down and the last time I went to the doctor I had lost SIX lbs in a week.  Yahoo!  I'm back on track, eating healthier and I am feeling so much better.  No more morning sickness.  Hallelujah! 

I'm out of my boot cast and wearing my sneaker again, at first it felt really weird but now it's normal.  I'm still limping and haven't been cleared for exercise.  My PT goal for myself is to be able to go outside for walks before it starts snowing.  Hopefully I can get there.

I've been keeping up with your blogs, just not commenting much.  I'm still thinking of all of you!